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CareerBuilder Challenge: Reed to make most of Thomas absence

19.01.201718.01.2017 by Andrew McDermott

After two weeks in Hawaii dominated by Justin Thomas, the PGA Tour is back on the US mainland for the CareerBuilder Challenge. With Thomas winning the Tournament of Champions and Sony Open – and breaking the 72-hole scoring record in the latter for good measure – Webb Simpson’s caddie Paul … Read more

African Cup of Nations: Algeria to make amends

18.01.201717.01.2017 by Andrew McDermott

Senegal set the early pace in Group B of the African Cup of Nations by beating Tunisia, while Zimbabwe secured a surprise point against Algeria. Here’s our tips for the second round of games in this section: Algeria to beat Tunisia @ 23/20 The Desert Foxes will have finished their … Read more

Lincoln v Ipswich: Tractor Boys to claim replay win

17.01.201716.01.2017 by Andrew McDermott

Kick Off: 2005, 17/01/2017 Stadium: Sincil Bank TV: BBC One National League leaders Lincoln twice led at Ipswich in their initial FA Cup third-round clash and the Red Imps will be raring to go ahead of the televised replay at Sincil Bank. The Tractor Boys famously lifted this trophy back … Read more

Doug Marrone Q&A: Jacksonville Jaguars coach on succeeding Gus Bradley and NFL’s growth in the UK

16.01.2017 by Andrew McDermott

The 52-year-old New Yorker has been unveiled as Gus Bradley’s permanent successor as head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Reporter Liam Blackburn spoke to him to hear his hopes for the team, his thoughts on returning to London for their fifth regular-season NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens next autumn and the development of American football in the UK.

January transfer window: The stats that matter (part I)

04.02.201916.01.2017 by Andrew McDermott

As we approach the business end of the January transfer window, the same questions that arise every year are being murmured among fans and pundits alike. Who will spend the most money? Should a team be trying to spend their way out of trouble – or towards glory – or … Read more

Manchester United v Liverpool: Momentum with Red Devils

15.01.201713.01.2017 by Andrew McDermott

Kick Off: 1600, 15/01/2017 Stadium: Old Trafford TV: Sky Sports 1 Jose Mourinho took plenty of stick for parking the bus at Anfield earlier this season but Manchester United fans will be expecting a more positive performance when Liverpool travel to Old Trafford on Sunday. The Red Devils are certainly … Read more

South African Open: Five to follow

10.01.2017 by Andrew McDermott

The European Tour’s first tournament of 2017 starts on Thursday at the BMW South African Open where Rory McIlroy has kept his promise to Ernie Els by playing in a weak field. The four-time major winner is understandably 2/1 favourite to win the event and even though the world No … Read more

Miami at Pittsburgh: Dolphins can push Steelers

09.01.201707.01.2017 by Andrew McDermott

Like their AFC peers Oakland and Houston, Miami have limped into the play-offs with their second-choice quarterback under centre, and that makes a trip to Pittsburgh all the more intimidating. Ryan Tannehill was having his finest year as a professional before disaster struck four weeks ago, leaving Matt Moore to … Read more

Middlesbrough v Sheffield Wednesday: Go low in Boro-Owls clash

07.01.201707.01.2017 by Andrew McDermott

Kick Off: 1500, 08/01/2017 Stadium: Riverside Stadium Middlesbrough are without a win in their last three matches and their last six home fixtures have involved at least one team not scoring. Boro have the lowest home record for both teams scoring at 30% and they have scored the joint fewest … Read more

Chelsea v Peterborough: Bridge battle favours Blues

07.01.201706.01.2017 by Andrew McDermott

Kick Off: 1500, 08/01/2017 Stadium: Stamford Bridge Chelsea have met Peterborough just twice before, both in the FA Cup. The last meeting came 16 years ago which the Blues won 5-0 at Stamford Bridge and the other was a 5-1 victory 52 years ago. Chelsea’s 13-match winning run was ended … Read more

BDO World Championship: Waites good value for title defence

06.01.201706.01.2017 by Andrew McDermott

Scott Waites has won two of the last four BDO World Championships and appeals at 12/1 to complete a hat-trick of titles as the action gets under way at Lakeside Country Club this weekend. Despite hammering Jeff Smith 7-1 in last year’s final, the Yorkshireman is ranked fourth favourite this … Read more

Preston v Arsenal: Gunners artillery too heavy for Preston

06.01.201706.01.2017 by Andrew McDermott

Kick Off: 1730, 07/01/2017 Stadium: Deepdale TV: BT Sport 2 Preston last met Arsenal in the FA Cup 18 years ago when Arsenal ran out 4-2 winners at Deepdale. The Lilywhites are unbeaten in their last two games and prior to the 1-0 win at Burton, both teams had scored … Read more

Mark Rankine discusses Preston’s FA Cup giantkilling chances plus Doncaster, Wolves and Manchester United

13.01.201705.01.2017 by Andrew McDermott

Mark Rankine was a stalwart at Preston North End, making over 250 appearances between 1996 and 2003.

He started out at Manchester United and despite not breaking into the first team at Old Trafford, he featured for Doncaster, Wolves, Sheffield United and Tranmere during an 18-year playing career in which he made over 700 league and cup appearances.

With Preston going well in the top half of the Championship and preparing for an FA Cup third-round clash with Arsenal, we caught up with the 47-year-old – who now works as a football agent – to get his thoughts on his former club and other current issues.

ATP Brisbane International: Thursday treble

05.01.201704.01.2017 by Andrew McDermott

We have three more tips from the ATP Tour event in Brisbane which pays around 7/10 if all three players make it through to the next round. Milos Raonic to beat Diego Sebastian Schwartzman @ 3/20 World number three Raonic starts the defence of his Brisbane International title against Schwartzman, … Read more

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